Coping with depression
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Life’s obstacles can be daunting, especially when struggling with mental illness. Society’s misconceptions and stigma make it even harder. Brandi Carlisle’s song “The Joke” speaks to those feeling different and offers comfort. Despite the challenges, it’s crucial to face mental illness head-on and ignore societal judgment, as ultimately you define your own path.
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I have a personality disorder that was recently diagnosed. I think that the disorder effects how I react to situations and act in relationships. I still think that things like my family of origin, divorce and past love relationships have effected me, but I do wonder how much comes from the personality disorder. I look
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Getting Past Trauma I started taking Saddleseat lessons in 2012. Before that, I was self-taught, pointers from friends and had taken a few lessons from someone with my horse. The lessons had NOT been helpful to me, because the trainer had put fear into me. Fear is one of those things that you hear about
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All these words, words, words, You mean none of it.You tell me things that you think I want to hear,But all I hear is your words, words, words.I am falling deeper into my pit of darkness. The fire beast and demons are dragging me down,I fall ever deeper into despair. But all I hear is
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Crank it? Or Spank it? As a child of the original MTV age, I remember when there were music videos and a VJ (Video Jockey) coined “Crank it” over a newly released video. All of the viewers instantly feel in with the newly coined term, which lead to an interactive TV show on MTV where
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I am not a parent, but I am a child. I am not a parenting expert or an expert child, but I do have some experience with this thing called “Life”. Hardened Hearts Most teenagers feel like their parents are “out to get them” or are keeping them fro m being able to do things.
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The Daily Struggle Some days are better than others and some days I just want to find a nice rock to crawl under and vanish. Being able to get through the good and the bad is not something that has to be done alone. When people go through the “rehabilitation” process, may it be getting
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The researchers and smart people say that exercise helps with depression and anxiety. My Fitbit attempts to motivate me to do 5 activities a week and be more active. I think I need more motivation.
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Life happens, remember to ask GOD for guidance and to open your heart to HIM.
My Journey with Depression and Anxiety 